Pet owners will freeze their dying animals to one day bring them back to life. Billionaire Peter Thiel is backing the technology to make it happen.

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Kai Micah Mills, wearing protective gear for handling cryonics equipment, flashes a thumbs up in a selfie.

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A dog that went missing in 2017 was found roaming woods 6 miles from her home age after surviving in the wild

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Stock image of woodland in the UK.

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Cats can play fetch like dogs but probably not for the same reasons

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Researchers found some cats like to play fetch, if their owners abide by their rules.

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This $70,000 backyard amenity isn't even for you — it's for your cat

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Left: A man stands with his arms crossed smiling. Right: a screened outdoor enclosure for cats with a scratching pole.
Alan Breslauer, left, launched the Southern California-based company Custom Catios in 2017. He specializes in indoor-outdoor enclosures for cats, like the one pictured right.

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A mysterious respiratory illness that infects dogs is spreading across the US. Here's how to protect your pooch, and what to do if you think they have it.

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One of the more severe symptoms to lookout for is lethargy.

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Save 20% of Chewy pet pharmacy orders with this coupon

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Vaccine hesitancy is a problem for dogs too, study finds

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Veterinary technicians vaccinate a dog outside the vehicle at a drive-through pet vaccine clinic at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center amid the COVID-19 pandemic on June 23, 2020 in Mission Viejo, California.
A dog is vaccinated at a drive-through clinic in California during the pandemic.

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The 19 best Prime Day pet deals on treats, puzzle feeders, and litter boxes

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We're tracking the best Amazon pets deals for Prime Big Deals Days.

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Ring announces a wearable for your lost pets that's just a QR code

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Amazon’s Ring is mostly known for doorbell cams and consumer-grade surveillance tech, but the company’s moving past humans and onto our beloved furry friends. It just announced the Ring Pet Tag to help find lost pets, as the tag attaches to a collar and allows access to a bevy of digital information about the animal, should it wander away from the yard.

Pet euthanasia rates are at a 3-year high, but experts say there are ways to help besides adoption

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Volunteering is one way you can help pets in animal shelters without having to adopt.

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